Tag: INEQUITY

HEALTH INEQUITY: Red Cross Children’s Hospital doctor using donated ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug to save lives

March 21, 2026

When Jaylin Leitjies was six months old, he became very ill, his body weak and his breathing laboured. His mother, Ellen-Lee Leitjies, rushed him to Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, fearful that he would not survive. After extensive testing, it was found that Jaylin had cystic fibrosis, a rare genetic condition that causes

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‘Summer House’ Reunion Trailer Bombshells and More Us Weekly Top Stories

May 20, 2026 0

Getty Images(3) Here’s a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on May 19, 2026. Here are key takeaways: • Dramatic reunion: Ciara Miller slammed Amanda Batula and West Wilson in the newly released Summer House season 10 reunion trailer, accusing West of dating Amanda “to spite” her.

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Abortion bans lead to worse outcomes for miscarriages

May 19, 2026 0

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Kids Keep Getting Stuck in Hospitals, Even After Being Cleared for Discharge

May 19, 2026 0

Overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving, Quette dialed 911 when she found her teenage son downstairs in their kitchen struggling to breathe. He had rolled his wheelchair to the oven to keep himself warm as he tried to regulate his temperature, she recalled, and was drenched in sweat from an apparent infection. In that moment

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